SV OU Started as a Baxcalibur/Skeledirge core just because I wanted to use Bax, but now I feel like Roaring Moon is the star of my team. Thoughts?

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Kernel Socket

I've been battling on and off, but I thought it was time to make a proper OU team. This is my first attempt, in other words. I really only played this team a few times on the ladder, but Roaring Moon puts work in every time, followed by Skeledirge, Rotom-Wash, and Clodsire. I realize that not having Knock off is a detriment because playing against stall was a nightmare. I feel like Baxcalibur doesn't do very much anytime I send it out. Is there a change to his move set you would recommend? Here is the import for reference:

Baxcalibur (M) @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Thermal Exchange
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Glaive Rush
- Icicle Crash
- Earthquake

Skeledirge @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Unaware
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 248 HP / 8 SpA / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Will-O-Wisp
- Torch Song
- Hex
- Slack Off

Clodsire (F) @ Black Sludge
Ability: Water Absorb
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def
Impish Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Toxic
- Earthquake
- Recover

Glimmora @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Toxic Debris
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Power Gem
- Sludge Wave
- Earth Power
- Mortal Spin

Rotom-Wash @ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
- Volt Switch
- Hydro Pump
- Protect
- Thunder Wave

Roaring Moon @ Booster Energy
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 156 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Crunch
- Dragon Claw
- Earthquake
- U-turn

Ideally, Baxcalibur was going to be the physical setup sweeper of the team, but I just end up using Roaring Moon for its instant threat level.

Glimmora is typically my lead, although Clodsire can do it too. But the main purpose of Glimmora is to set Toxic Spikes up and just generally be annoying by also removing hazards.

Clodsire is remarkable on this team I find. I use water absorb over Unware because it forces the opponent into an uncomfortable mind game, and the role of special absorber is taken by both Skeledirge and Rotom Wash. That's also why I run physically defensive on Clod.

Roaring Moon is my fast offensive cleaner (ideally).

Skeledirge is special wall #1 and a wallbreaker (Can I call it that?).

Rotom Wash is my main pivot being far bulkier than Roaring Moon.

I appreciate everyone that helps out!

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Why did you choose this Pokemon?
What do the EV spreads do and why do you have it?
What are all 4 moves for?
 
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